Im currently using a dynamic mic for recording vocals, but Ive heard that capacitor mics are better. What difference would I notice if I bought one?
For a start, capacitor (or condenser) mics are generally more sensitive than dynamic mics, which means you’ll need less preamp gain to get the same signal level. However, when close miking lead vocals there is seldom a problem in getting sufficient signal level. The main difference you’re likely to notice moving from a dynamic to a capacitor mic is that the capacitor mic reproduces high frequencies more faithfully, producing a more open sound than a dynamic model with much more clarity and definition.
